Silent devotion and moral support
Silent devotion and moral support BHADRA in the Mahabharata SWOT of Bhadra S ymbol of silent devotion W oman of inner strength O ffering unwavering T rue moral support . 1. Brief Biography of Bhadra Bhadra (Sanskrit: भद्र ) is a prominent female figure associated with Lord Krishna and is traditionally counted among the Ashtabharya —the eight principal queen‑consorts of Krishna, as described in the Bhagavata Purana . She is regarded as either the seventh or eighth wife of Krishna, depending on the textual tradition. She was born a princess of the Kaikeya (Kekeya) kingdom , the daughter of King Dhrishtaketu and Queen Shrutakirti . Through her mother, Bhadra was related to Kunti , making her a cousin of Krishna , whose father was Vasudeva. Her marriage to Krishna occurred either through: an arranged alliance conducted by her brothers led by Santardana, or a Svayamvara , where she chose Krishna as her husband. Bhadra bore t...